Doncaster Races: The Horses Starting for the Great St. Ledger Stakes
1832
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1832
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Doncaster Races: The Horses Starting for the Great St. Ledger Stakes is a 1832 ink by James Pollard, a Romanticism work, depicting Derby, held at National Gallery of Art.
This print shows horses lined up on a dirt track, jockeys in bright silks ready to race. The crowd in the background watches closely. You can see their faces clearly even from far away. Pollard made a name for himself painting horse races in Britain. He often showed the energy and excitement of the event in his work. Look up Pollard, James if you want to see more of his racing scenes.
